This Means War
Disclaimer: Sadly, I don't own Criminal Minds. (Though I do wish that I owned Reid.)
Summary: Before they were all a team, they were just trying to fit in and survive high school. They've all got a story and a secret to hide. Can they survive high school and protect each other while keeping a smile on their faces? What happens when the secrets become life threatening? High school Major AU. (May be triggering, set in 2015 Quantico)
"Without law, there can be no freedom." - John Locke
(August 16th, 2015)
"Ma'am, if you come with me I can take you to your son," Doctor Hernandez explained, touching her gently.
"What have you done with him!" Diane screamed accusingly.
"Ma'am, please calm down. He is right this way."
"Don't you tell me what to do."
Diane wanted to get her son out of that hospital immediately, but Spencer eventually calmed her down enough to explain that the doctors, nurses, and machines were helping not hindering. She was still not happy though, but she remained at Spencer's bedside that whole day staring off into space despite her discomfort.
She was just concerned, Spencer had rationalized her behavior to the doctors. He knew he was lucky to have a mom like her. Despite her flaws and illness, he loved her dearly.
Spencer had his eyes closed when his mom came in again.
"Spencer," Diane started, getting his attention. She then paused as if she was gathering strength before delivering the news. "Your father is back. He wants you to live with him."
Spencer stared at her, almost not comprehending. His father
hadn't shown up for almost five years. Why was he back now? The probability of his father returning after this amount of time was low.
"He wants to admit me. I can't take care of you anymore, Spencer. Just look at you. I failed you as a mother."
Spencer had never heard his mom talk like that.
"No, you didn't. I don't want to live with him," Spencer begged.
"I'm so sorry, Spencer," Diane apologized truthfully.
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His mother had left hours ago and hasn't returned. He hasn't told any of his friends. He knew his father lived in Las Vegas. Would he have to move there?
"How you feeling, Spence?" JJ asked as she came into the room. The boy winced.
"Okay, as long as I don't breathe," he answer sarcastically, smiling slightly. JJ shook her head. Leave it to her to cheer him up.
"Smart mouth."
"And proud of it."
She playfully stuck her tongue out at him.
"Emily wanted to tell you to get well soon. She wanted to come, but she's sick. She misses you," JJ told him.
"Is she okay?" Spencer asked worriedly. She probably wore herself out worrying over me, he thought guiltily.
"Yeah, she didn't give many details. She sounded really tired over the phone. I'll probably go see her tonight and see how she feels," JJ said. "Her parents are away again."
Spencer had known Emily the longest out of everyone in his group of friends. They had been best friends since Emily had moved to Quantico in Elementary School. In those years, he couldn't remember a time her parents were actually there for her.
"Don't wear yourself out, JJ," Spencer reminded her, breaking out of his thoughts.
"I know. Don't worry about me, I'm probably gonna take off. I love you." The words easily rolled off her tongue, but she meant them.
"I love you, too," Spencer said.
Ahowell1993: Already planned on a scene with his mother. Why would they? Mothers do crazy things in time of grief so it wouldn't be unnatural for her to freak out. Thank you for reviewing.
Iron Rose Writer: It did not offend me at all. Thank you for your review, I want to know everyone's opinion.
Kateryne1: Lol. I haven't planned that part out yet. Here is your update!
Everafter101: I'm not really sure yet. Thank you so much for reviewing!
White collar black wolf: Thank you so much.
Stay Gold lovelies,
- Alee XxX
